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OAKLAND (KPIX 5) — Vending machines are commonly known for dispensing snacks and sodas, but machines dispensing medical marijuana have created a buzz among California dispensaries.

The modern day vending machine came of age in the United States in 1888, selling gum on New York train platforms. Since then, machines have sold everything from food, to tickets, even electronics, but medical marijuana?

“It doesn’t take vacations, doesn’t take coffee breaks, doesn’t go to lunch,” said Rick Barrera of Dispenselabs. The machines also don’t sample the product.

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